Correctional LVN

Position Description

Discover a nursing career where your dedication is appreciated and your work positively influences the lives of others. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Managed Care is hiring Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to join our team at the Allred Unit, located in Wichita Falls, TX.

At TTUHSC, our LVNs are vital members of a multidisciplinary healthcare team providing safe, compassionate, and competent care within a correctional healthcare setting.

About the Unit

The Allred Unit offers a fast-paced and rewarding clinical environment where LVNs play a vital role in daily patient care, emergency response, chronic disease management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. As the largest maximum-security correctional facility in Texas, Allred serves a unique and often underserved patient population, providing nurses with opportunities to make a meaningful impact every day.

Often described as a "city within a city," the Allred Unit presents a diverse and dynamic healthcare setting where nurses are empowered to utilize their assessment skills, critical thinking, and clinical expertise while contributing to positive patient outcomes. It is a place where healthcare professionals can grow, serve with purpose, and experience a level of clinical variety that is difficult to find elsewhere.

At Allred, every day brings new challenges, opportunities, and the chance to make a difference in a community that relies on dedicated healthcare professionals.

Now hiring for:

Day Shift

• LVN | Rotating, 6:45 AM-7:15 PM

Night Shift

• LVN | Rotating, 6:45 PM-7:15 AM

This 4-on, 4 off schedule gives you extended time away from work to refresh, recharge, and enjoy more of what matters to you!

Competitive Pay- Earn a strong salary plus shift differential:

• Night Differential: +$3/hr on weekday nights
• Weekend Differential: +$3/hr on weekend days
• Weekend Night Differential: +$6/hr on weekend nights

Requisition ID

45732BR

Travel Required

None

Pay Grade Maximum

$27.00

Major/Essential Functions

• Patient Care: Administer medications, perform assessments, and monitors patients' health conditions to ensure adherence to care plans.
• Clinical Observation: Identify and report changes in patient conditions, contributing to problem identification and the development of patient care goals.
• Medical Procedures Support: Prepare and operate essential medical equipment for procedures, examinations, and treatments.
• Documentation: Accurately record patient assessments, interventions, and medication administration in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Collaboration: Work closely with healthcare providers and correctional staff to ensure coordinated care in a secure environment.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all healthcare policies, safety standards, and regulations, including proper medication storage and direct observation protocols.
• Emergency Response: Assist in medical emergencies, triaging patients, and provide immediate care when necessary.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

$27.00

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

Day Shift or Night Shift: 7-7, Rotating 4 ON/4 OFF

Work Location

Wichita Falls

Preferred Qualifications

1-2 years of nursing experience; Previous experience working in correctional nursing (jails, prisons, juvenile detention); and Basic Life Support (BLS).

Department

Wichita Falls Allred Unit

Job Type

Part Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Shift

Other

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

Current Vocational Nurse License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program of vocational nursing within 120 days of applying for a position .

Current CPR certification.

Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX- PN) on the first attempt. No experience required.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.

Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care - and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution's lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options- Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off- Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.